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JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 5
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
PAY RATE: $115/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: First 8:00am - 4:30pm

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Designs and develops next generation RF and digital satellite communication systems.

• Develops and verifies multi-rate, fixed-point signal processing algorithms.

• Conducts performance analysis of signal processing models.

• Performs waveform development and characterization.

• Performs trade studies for system design and performance optimization.

• Supports integration and test of payloads and spacecraft from unit level through in-orbit operations.

• Supports HDL-level design and verification for FPGA or ASIC implementations.

• Performs detailed system design and verification activities for space-based communication systems.

• Applies DSP and digital communications algorithms including equalization, turbo or Viterbi coding and decoding, channel estimation, filter design, and resampling theory.

• Uses Matlab or Simulink for algorithm development and performance analysis.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

• 5+ years of experience in core digital communications and signal processing theory.

• 3+ years of experience with Matlab or Simulink.

• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering including requirements definition, allocation, verification, architecture design, and trade design.

• 1+ years of experience working with FPGAs or ASICs.

• Experience in digital signal processing and digital communications algorithms including equalization, coding, decoding, channel estimation, filter design, and resampling theory.

• Preferred: Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscope, waveform generator, and spectrum analyzer.

• Preferred: Experience leading teams of engineers and 14+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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